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Slothophile posted:Just be aware that if they're used they tend to mold to the shape of the car a bit so make sure you do a test fitting before you buy it. They do what now? I've never heard of this. I put a 90 on my 97 and it fit fine. My friend bought a parts car for the hardtop and didn't have any issues... All the latches are very adjustable incase something is lose.
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Phatty Slayer posted:A flat black paint job to man it up a bit  
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Slothophile posted:Just be aware that if they're used they tend to mold to the shape of the car a bit so make sure you do a test fitting before you buy it. My '99 has a '94 top on it; it required less adjustment than the soft top that came with it, and it's more snug/waterproof. In hotter areas, maybe this is more of a concern due to heat warping?
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FluffGrenade posted:My '99 has a '94 top on it; it required less adjustment than the soft top that came with it, and it's more snug/waterproof. In hotter areas, maybe this is more of a concern due to heat warping? I think it's a reasonably infrequent problem, but as each miata is different sometimes a top that has been on a car for a while that's significantly different to yours it can be a pain to fit. Just the luck of the draw I guess.
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Aug 26, 2008 22:39
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Slothophile posted:I think it's a reasonably infrequent problem, but as each miata is different sometimes a top that has been on a car for a while that's significantly different to yours it can be a pain to fit. Tops I've heard yes. But never hardtops.
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can we get a picture of the screw with a dime or quarter to reference it to? it could be from the front bar, but the size of the washer makes me think that its possibly from the cable tensioner.
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Aug 27, 2008 01:56
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I'm looking at a used NC Limited, is there any specific issues I should look for when I inspect it?
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Aug 27, 2008 10:37
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Not sure if they were affected but my 06 GT has: brake creaking issues top latch rattle drain plug where the top folds into may get clogged and will get your floor wet poor AM radio reception Nothing major mechanically as far as I can tell and I'm at 26000 miles on mine. I read that the spec racers were breaking a shifter fork or something but I'm not sure that'll affect you as I don't know how you drive. Also, I'm getting out of the Miata business. Needs me some trunk and passenger space.
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Aug 27, 2008 10:57
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azzenco posted:drain plug where the top folds into may get clogged and will get your floor wet Take it to a dealer and have it fixed under warranty. It's a common problem and they'll install a "drain kit", which replaces a valve and some tubing. My '06 is also having a number of minor issues, without any real problems:
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Aug 27, 2008 15:25
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My project for this weekend. And finding where my a/c leaked out from...
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FireTora posted:My project for this weekend. And finding where my a/c leaked out from... What's that?
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Aug 27, 2008 21:10
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Looks like sound deadener.
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Aug 27, 2008 21:17
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goml23 posted:Looks like sound deadener. Indeed it is. 62.5 sqft of it.
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Thanks guys, I'll check out that stuff on Monday. It's at a Mazda dealer so hopefully they can do the drain kit cheap if it is an issue.
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juche sasang posted:I'm looking at a used NC Limited, is there any specific issues I should look for when I inspect it? Only trouble I've had with my '06 Limited is it needed an adjustment for the passenger airbag sensor. However, see if it has the latch rattle with the top up. The other common issue is the gas cap throwing a CEL, but it may have already been taken care of (replacement cap) depending on the mileage.
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Goons, how bad of an idea do you think this is? http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/795351562.html I've been looking for a very cheap car to track on the weekends, and probably DD a month or two at a time. I've got another car if it breaks down, so that part isn't a worry. I've got no problem doing a repaint if the paint is really that bad (I've wanted to try the rustoleum paintjob for a long time and this would be perfect), but how much trouble could I get into with the mechanicals? How expensive are parts, and are there any particular problem areas? If it's really all that rusty, I'll be perfectly happy as long as it lasts 3-4 years before falling apart.
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Aug 28, 2008 23:12
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Hypnolobster posted:I've got no problem doing a repaint if the paint is really that bad (I've wanted to try the rustoleum paintjob for a long time and this would be perfect), but how much trouble could I get into with the mechanicals? How expensive are parts, and are there any particular problem areas? Long story short: Everything is cheap, maintenance is easy. The only thing I can think of offhand is that the oil filter is annoying.
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Hypnolobster posted:Goons, how bad of an idea do you think this is? Judging from the engine bay picture he hasn't replaced poo poo. But for ~500 bucks in parts cost you can replace the water pump, timing belt and all the related gaskets and coolant hoses, and probably get a new radiator and replace the drive train fluids. And then the motor should last you a very long time.
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FireTora posted:Judging from the engine bay picture he hasn't replaced poo poo. But for ~500 bucks in parts cost you can replace the water pump, timing belt and all the related gaskets and coolant hoses, and probably get a new radiator and replace the drive train fluids. And then the motor should last you a very long time.
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destructo posted:I'd say you could manage that for ~300, I got my timing belt, water pump, assorted gaskets and seals for $90 shipped from ebay (and they're proper oem parts too). Probably, I don't remember what I spent since I bought ~1k in stuff around the same time as the timing belt poo poo. New tires, rotors and pads which ran me like 500-600. Protip, PBR(axxis) ultimate pads are like $70 shipped from getcoolparts.com
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Q: Dudes with rollbars, I need one that's going to clear my hardtop. I want the cheapest bar that's going to save me when I finally find the limit of my tires. Hard Dog or Boss Frog? Is there another third party? Opinions?
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destructo posted:Q: Dudes with rollbars, I need one that's going to clear my hardtop. I want the cheapest bar that's going to save me when I finally find the limit of my tires. Hard Dog or Boss Frog? Is there another third party? I have the M1 hard core hardtop one, definitely not the cheapest, but it came with the car so I'm not complaining. The cheapest decent one looks to be the hard dog ace with no diagonals or harness bar. One low monthly payment of $325+shipping.
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Not something to be cheap on. 3 Miatas, 3 hard core dual diagonals.
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iscariot posted:Not something to be cheap on. 3 Miatas, 3 hard core dual diagonals. Aren't you cheaping out by not having a full cage then? There's a line to choose for everything.
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ChiliMac posted:Aren't you cheaping out by not having a full cage then? There's a line to choose for everything. Not if he's driving it on the street.
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My baby has come a long way ... Still running as smooth as a qeen in slippers made of silk 
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destructo posted:You can routinely find engines/transmissions in good shape for $300-$400 thanks to part interchange between a ton of other Mazda/Kia/Ford models. The 93 has the long-nose crank so it's not susceptible to crank wear like the 90-91's. Thanks for the help guys. One more question, are there any particular areas that are prone to rust? I'm continuing to look just in case I find a better deal on a car, but I plan on driving down to take a look at the previously linked car to drive it/see if I fit in a miata.
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Driver side rocker panel seems to be a problem area.
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Phone posted:Driver side rocker panel seems to be a problem area. Its both sides. Mine has a really bad passenger rear rocker.
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What is this and why is it in my intake tube? When I look at pictures of stock engine bays, I don't see this thing. Did the PO do an rear end in a top hat thing? In the intake tube:  The black and orange wires become red and black:  And disappear out the back of the bay:  Also, for anyone who cares, the Mazda Genuine Touch-Up Paint looks ok on small scratches or chips, but on large areas of flaked-off paint, it's no good.
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GoblinBomb posted:What is this and why is it in my intake tube? When I look at pictures of stock engine bays, I don't see this thing. Did the PO do an rear end in a top hat thing? Probably an air temp sensor of some sort. You should get under the dash and look where the wires go and what new surprises lie in wait for you.
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I noticed that the NC's 2L engine is rated at 166 HP in the US, while europe's version is rated at 160 and Australia's is rated at 158. Does anyone know why that is? Do they use a more restrictive exhaust or different tune to comply with emissions or something? Or is it down to the way it's measured?
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joey deere posted:I noticed that the NC's 2L engine is rated at 166 HP in the US, while europe's version is rated at 160 and Australia's is rated at 158. Does anyone know why that is? Do they use a more restrictive exhaust or different tune to comply with emissions or something? Or is it down to the way it's measured? I know that Americans measure the engine horse power without the drivetrain, and the Europeans measure the wheel horse power.
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Mo Hawk posted:I know that Americans measure the engine horse power without the drivetrain, and the Europeans measure the wheel horse power. If Miatas had a 6HP drivetrain loss I'd be mighty pleased.
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My lugnuts rusted out and I want to replace them. Is there anything I should know? Can I do it with just a socket set, one at a time? How will I know when they're torqued enough? Would black nuts on silver wheels look stupid?
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GoblinBomb posted:What is this and why is it in my intake tube? When I look at pictures of stock engine bays, I don't see this thing. Did the PO do an rear end in a top hat thing? Hehehehe... Your car used to be megasquirted. GM AIT sensor. http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/open-element-iat-sensor-with-pigtail-p-62.html I installed the same sensor on mine. Air Intake Temperature sensor.
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Dominoes posted:My lugnuts rusted out and I want to replace them. Is there anything I should know? Yes  Dominoes posted:Can I do it with just a socket set, one at a time? Basically. Dominoes posted:How will I know when they're torqued enough? With a torque wrench. This question disturbs me a bit, though; you may want to have a shop do this if you don't know how tight your lugnuts should be. Dominoes posted:Would black nuts on silver wheels look stupid? Not at all. Don't just spraypaint yours, though.
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Oops. Third lap out at Pocono North I had an encounter with the Nextel sign. Unfortunately, it was attached to the wall  . Hammered out a few dents and fixed the alignment to get back on track the rest of the day.
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iscariot posted:Hehehehe... Your car used to be megasquirted. Sonnuvabitch. I wonder what other secrets this car holds for me.
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